G.R.I.N. received the below email from a new member in France named Peggy. We would just like to acknowledge the good work of many groups in France for continuing their support of the Spanish Galgos. Thank you and we are looking forward to the pictures of Ricky's arrival in France Sept. 15th. Thank you to everyone who helps in this rescue and all the others as well!
- The G.R.I.N. Board
"My partner and I will be adoping Ricky with the help of "Levriers en Danger" here in France. Our plan was to adopt an adult. We have 2 Great Danes, 5 cats, fish, 18 chickens (we do not eat) and a parrot. With what we have Cecila thought a puppy might be better. We just asked for anything that needed a home and would fit with what we have. We live in the country with more than 5 acres of land and 2 big hearts. She thought Ricky would be great so Ricky it is. Here is a photo."
Hello fellow supporters of GRIN. We would like to take the opportunity to ask our supporters if anyone might be interested in adding a lovely, wonderful and needy hound to your family this fall?
Note from GRIN: Though the cases referenced in this article reference events in the United Kingdom and Ireland primarily, we ask that you join us in remembering all abused greyhounds and galgos worldwide. Thank you. This article was provided by Greyhound Action, UK.
Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN) attended their first Animal Rights Conference 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Along with well-known animal rights causes, GRIN established their cause as one worthy of national and international awareness. The turnout was huge and there was a great deal of interest in what is happening in Spain, and how GRIN has been helping to support existing shelters.
G.R.I.N. has been following the rescue work of one amazing rescue lady named Silvia Bordetas Gil who lives in Valencia Spain. Last year Silvia coordinated the rescue and medical rehabilitation of an abandoned Podenco named Paquito who found a wonderful home in Colorado through G.R.I.N. Silvia is a person who lives and breathes rescue. Many dogs have crossed her path and for the last 25 years she has been their advocate. She also works with a shelter called Protectora de Segovia for the last 8 years and helps in any other place in Spain through her contacts where she can help. Recently she told us of the story of Txoco.
G.R.I.N. and other donars will be sending help her way through our EAF or Emergency Assistance Fund. Txoco is scheduled for surgery next week and we are sending him good thoughts and our prayers for a successful surgery. We thank Silvia for all she does and we will update our readers on Txoco's progress. He will be recovering in the hospital for 10-14 days.
The 10th Annual Greyhound Gathering in Kanab, Utah on May 15-17, 2009 was a very successful event coordinated by Claudia Presto of the Greyhound Gang www.greyhoundgang.org in order to support a very worthy cause, the work of Dr. Heather Weir of Almost Home for Greyhounds in Nunn Colorado www.almosthomeforgreyhounds.org. 
March 23 � 30, 2009. G.R.I.N. founder Abby Christman and Colorado volunteers Lisa Swartz and Keiko Kranze just returned from volunteering at Scooby Medina Shelter and visiting another shelter near Madrid called Las Nieves. A detailed follow up to their trip will follow. Here is a peek at the lucky dogs that came back with them.
Philadelphia, PA- That's right! �The Dog Day of Summer� is a Pet Fashion Show and Fundraiser being held to benefit Italian Greyhounds and Spanish Galgos. If you are unfamiliar with these breeds, they experience a great deal of hardship and need help. 
On October 16, 2008, a wonderful little galga puppy named Loly arrived with her sister and 5 other dogs from Spain. Loly was a perfect little girl and symbolized the hope we have for all the galgos of Spain - that they be given a chance at a life with a loving family far from the fear and pain so many of them suffer. Sadly, little Loly did not survive what should have been a routine procedure to have her spayed and passed away on January 16, 2009. Loly was a very happy little girl and was deeply loved by her family, Debbie and Rich. She is deeply missed by everyone and her loss has been felt halfway across the world. 
There are literally thousands of galgos killed in very inhumane ways each year. In Spain, galgos are not considered as pets. People ask why we should help them when there are so many dogs here in the United States that need us. If it wasn�t for us, who would?
What can be sweeter on Valentine's Day than watching a bunch of dogs � once homeless and scorned � prance happily with their adoptive families? On February 14th, G.R.I.N. was invited to showcase some of our rescue dogs in a �rescue parade� at the Plum Creek Kennel Club dog show in Denver, Colorado. Dozens of spectators came to see the 23 purebred dogs featured in the parade, all dogs from dire circumstances who are now beloved family members. The parade was organized and sponsored by All Breed Rescue Network in Denver, an all-volunteer organization that advocates for adoption of homeless purebred dogs.